ABSTRACT
Introduction: technological advances made necessary the use of scientific methods in the purchase decision. The present study Prioritization Factors affecting the purchase of medical equipment has been done at selected hospitals in Tehran
Methods: the present study is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in 2014. About 645 members of the medical equipment committee and medical equipment users [including clinical and Para-clinical administrators] in a number of hospitals in Tehran were selected using census method. For data gathering questionnaire was used that its Validity has been proved by experts and its reliability as due to the inconsistency ratio of questionnaires which was less than [0.1] was proved. Then, the collected data was analyzed using AHP model, and Expert choice 11 software. [Responsiveness rate was 87%]
Results: four determinants were influencing the purchase of medical equipment among which "quality" was the most influential determinant with the highest geometric mean [0.414] and "price" was the least influential one with the lowest geometric mean [0.148].Also the after sale [0.278] and brand [0.160] are the next priority after the quality
Conclusion: the results showed Health care organizations have great attention to quality of medical equipment consider it as part of quality of service. Correct diagnosis is one of the success factors for health care providers that use the appropriate equipment plays a major role in it
ABSTRACT
Many organizations have restored to quality management to gain success. Various researches have been used to apply this managerial technique. However, there are not so much researches on regular analysis of the quality management process. The aim of this article is to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of total quality management, to identify logical phases which must be applied to access total quality management, and to develop a model to take advantages of this technique. Total quality management high developed model is the one which combines quality management techniques in an effective sequence. This model emphasizes on a combined process [a combination of 10 managerial techniques] to support the constant improvement of the management. The theoretical frame of this model is beneficial for the organizations which are trying to be superior to the others. Total quality management high developed model generates a strategic change for constant improvement of the quality. One of the most important aspects of total quality management high developed model lies in its ability to present a step by step process in order to gain a total quality management. In addition, each of the process phases is practicable in its feasibilities extend, and its consequences can be evaluated separately. This aspect is highly beneficial because organizations can decide where they should center their actions. And, in case that the expected results cannot be achieved, they will come one step back. Hence, the model is a simple and flexible one